Ultrasound

A company called Butterfly Network won clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for the Butterfly iQ, a portable ultrasound system. The scanning system consists of a portable transducer or probe, a device that converts one energy to another, which connects to an iPhone, and an iOS app to display the images and control the settings. Butterfly iQ has an ultra-wideband matrix array that enables three different transducers to be used. It allows clinicians to perform various scans that can…

The Pros of Ultrasound When it comes to pregnancies, one never knows what to expect. The experience can be exhilarating yet distressing. Will the baby be prone to Down syndrome? Will a cesarean section be needed? The use of ultrasound date back to 1794, Lazzaro Spallanzani, a physiologist was the first to study ultrasound physics by deducing bats using them to navigate by echolocation. In 1826, Jean Daniel Colladon used an under-water Church Bell (early ultrasound “transducer”) to calculate the…

favored argument. Even though an ultrasound machine cannot measure legality of an issue, it does disproves claims that made abortion legal. Currently, policies have shifted which make ultrasounds a requirement before an abortion can be preform. A women must legally be able to see, hear, and have a description of the baby’s age and organs as an ultrasound is being done (Fletcher). The women in question must as be given accurate information including images of the ultrasound and details of how…

INTRODUCTION Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an invasive diagnostic Sonography procedure in which an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina to produce detailed, diagnostic pelvic images.1 Transvaginal Ultrasound is a part of a routine pelvic examination and forms the gold standard for pelvic examinations when combined with a Transabdominal Pelvic Examination.1 The Transvaginal ultrasound exam is superior to Transabdominal pelvic exam because it provides greater detail of pelvic organs,…

The Tuckers received a surprise during a routine ultrasound. They would be having twins. One minute, they were happy, excited parents about to have twins. The next minute, they received devastating news about their twins. Shellie and Greg Tucker already had a son named Owen when they decided to expand their family. Unfortunately, Shellie had some fertility issues that required she get some extra help concieving. After three unsucessful attempts, the couple found out they were pregnant. They…

modalities, such as ultrasound, has significantly helped researchers and health professionals visualise dimensional and morphologic changes within the tendon, such as may occur with overuse injuries amongst athletes. Both Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasound have unique benefits and limitations. MRI may be better suited where there is a need for a differential diagnosis while ultrasound can be used to demonstrate active and passive movements in real time. Ultrasound is more portable…

ULTRASOUND BREAST DIAGONOSIS Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make images of the breast. It is non-invasive and often used as a follow-up test after an abnormal finding on a mammogram, breast MRI or clinical breast exam. If a needle biopsy is needed, breast ultrasound may also be used to help guide the procedure. image001 What are the reasons for a breast ultrasound? A breast ultrasound procedure is commonly performed to determine if an abnormality detected by mammography or a…

sound. Many people like myself don't notice how much a ultrasound can save a person life. The uses of a ultrasound can help detect disease. According to the American Heart Association , “Contrary to popular belief, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States and stroke is the No. 1 cause of serious, long-term disability. many women never receive the advance treatment they need. For patients showing symptoms of illness, ultrasound can examine the heart and circulatory system…

Ultrasound Machine financing: Making Healthcare Equipment Affordable! Since the start of the new millennium, the medical industry has grown leaps and bounds and new advancements have been made in health and medical equipment. However, this latest medical advancement came at a price, quite literally, considering the fact that the sophisticated nature of these equipment calls for very high rates. Besides, when it comes to diagnosing diseases, doctors everywhere depend on medical imaging equipment…

HIFU - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a treatment for Prostate Cancer. The high-intensity focused ultrasound uses high frequency soundwaves through an ultrasound wand that is inserted into the rectum to heat the harmful body tissues. The heat from the soundwaves kills the cancerous tissue. Discuss the "pros" and "cons" of this treatment. Pros – Outpatient Procedure, Procedure does not require cutting, if treatment does not help it does not interfere with other treatment options, extremely…